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IELTS
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 7
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.5
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.0
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 65
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 60
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 52
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 90
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 86
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 82
The Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology program focuses on geology, mining methods, exploration technology, surveying, and computer applications for mining operations and mineral explorations. Students learn hands-on science and engineering skills, and complete an industry-standard report during the second year of the full-time program.
Mining is a cornerstone industry of many communities throughout BC and Canada and it is a major contributor to our economy. Canada is recognized as a world leader in mineral exploration and mining, and our expertise is exported around the world to help discover, develop, and operate mines.
As one of the largest users of high-technology equipment and applications, the mining industry requires practitioners who have the skills necessary to keep up with these advances. Virtually all technical jobs within mining and mineral exploration, including geology, engineering, mineral processing, environmental assessment and surveying, require post-secondary education.
If you are interested in a varied work environment, in the office, lab or field, and like solving scientific problems, this program will appeal to you. Take the Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology program, the only program of its kind in Western Canada.
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Program matrix
Level 1 (15 weeks)
CHEM 1105, Chemistry 1 for Mining
COMM 1135, Technical Communication 1
COMP 1620, Computer Essentials
MATH 1501, Technical Mathematics for Mining
MINE 1100, Introduction to the Minerals Industry
MINE 1101, Physical Geology
MINE 1107, Student Success
PHYS 1147, Physics for Mining Technology 1
SURV 1145, Surveying for Mining 1
Level 2 (15 weeks)
CHEM 2205, Chemistry 2 for Mining
MATH 2502, Calculus 1 for Mining
MINE 2099, Mining Industry Experience*
MINE 2101, Mineralogy and Petrology
MINE 2105, Surface Mining and Blasting
MINE 2107, Exploration and Mine Safety
MINE 2109, CAD for Mining
PHYS 2147, Physics for Mining Technology 2
SURV 2145, Surveying for Mining 2
*This is an optional course offered in the summer months. Please contact the program area for further information.
Level 3 (15 weeks)
CHSC 3314, Mineral Processing 1
CIVL 2225, Statics and Strength of Materials
MINE 3101, Structural Geology
MINE 3105, Underground Mining
MINE 3106, Mineral Deposits
MINE 3107, Introduction to Soil and Rock Mechanics
MINE 3109, Computer Applications for Exploration
SURV 3345, Surveying Applications
Level 4 (19 weeks)
CHSC 4406, Assaying and Geochemistry
CHSC 4414, Mineral Processing 2
COMM 2451, Technical Communications 2
COMM 3351, Capstone Project Communication
MATH 3504, Statistics
MINE 4020, Environmental Applications
MINE 4105, Mine Economics and Costing
MINE 4107, Mineral Exploration
MINE 4108, Exploration and Geological Field Methods
MINE 4109, Computer Applications for Mine Design
MINE 4110, Mining Project
Total Credits:, 132.5
The mining industry is a diverse industry with a wide range of employment opportunities. Graduates have obtained employment in BC, elsewhere in Canada, the US and internationally. Jobs are located at mine sites, in remote exploration camps, in offices and labs. Jobs include working in the engineering, geology, surveying, blasting, environmental, mineral processing or management departments at mines, with geology crews in exploration, with engineering consulting companies, and at assay labs. Additionally, there are positions in technical sales and support with companies such as mining-related computer software developers, and blasting and equipment manufacturers. Some graduates have started their own consulting companies.
Some more benefits you can look forward to upon graduation:
Registration as Professional Technologist – The program provides you with the necessary qualifications and academic requirements for registration as a professional technologist with ASTTBC.
Transfer to university – You are fully qualified to enter the work force with your diploma. However, if you wish to pursue further studies toward a university degree, you are able to complete a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering at BCIT. There are also transfer options available to other universities.
Employees are in demand – The mining and exploration industries are facing a shortage of well qualified professionals owing to an aging and retiring population. Thus new graduates, such as technologists, will continue to be in demand. More information on employment opportunities in the minerals industry is contained on the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MIHR) website.
Job opportunities – Some of the companies that have recently hired our graduates are:
Canadian Natural
Copper Mountain Mining Corp. – Copper Mountain Mine
Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd. – Ekati Mine
Dyno Nobel – Blasting Agent Supplier
Golder Associates – Geotechnical Consultants
JDS Energy & Mining Inc.
Lafarge – Texada Island Quarry
New Gold – New Afton Mine
NorZink
Pacific Blasting and Demolition – Blasting and Demolition Contractor
Rio Tinto – Diavik Diamond Mine
Taseko Mines Ltd. – Gibraltar Mine
Teck Resources Ltd. – Elkview Coal Mine
Teck Resources Ltd. – Highland Valley Copper Mine
Thompson Creek Metals – Endako Mine
Insurance/year: 700 CAD
